Good reporting on a seldom-discussed aspect of the current economic turmoil, namely the future affordability of natural gas. The story is sparked by a share sell-off by Chesapeake Energy's CEO, which followed close on the heels of an announcement of reduced 2009-2010 expenditures (and production). All of which leads to several disturbing questions on natural gas as a commodity. Will hedge fund managers short it? Will large buyers be able to pay for it when contracts come due? Most important, and not even discussed, will the pass-through costs remain affordable to consumers? Finally does the government need to nationalize the energy industry to protect it? Read it for yourself and decide.